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Burna Boy, Davido set to perform at NPFL All-Star Game

…each player to earn ₦1 million appearance fee By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has partnered with leading sports management company Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) to organize the NPFL All-Star Game. Scheduled to take place at the end of the season, this highly anticipated event will showcase top players from the northern and southern regions…

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AFCON Qualifying: CAF decides on Libya vs Nigeria botched match Wednesday

The Confederation of African Football will on Wednesday announce its decision on the botched AFCON qualifying Group D between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Benina Martyrs Stadium on October 15. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the apex continental football body will announce the final decision regarding the players’ ordeal during the first leg in Nigeria in October, which…

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NBA announces 12-year contract extension with Nike on apparel, marketing

The NBA and Women’s NBA announced a 12-year contract extension with global partner Nike Inc. through 2037 to provide uniforms, apparel, merchandising, marketing and content for the leagues. The exclusive apparel extension comes on the eve of the start of the NBA’s 79th season and a day after the New York Liberty won the WNBA crown and also covers the…

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CAF to announce decision on botched Libya-Nigeria match this week

By Tosin Omojola According to Libyan sources, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will announce its final decision on the botched Libya-Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match this week. Both parties had until Sunday, October 19, to submit their sides of the case. However, as reported by the Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, not only the failed match at Benina Stadium…

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Victor Boniface survives ghastly car crash after Leverkusen win

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, who scored the decisive goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their victory on Saturday, narrowly survived a serious car accident on Sunday. The 23-year-old forward was involved in the crash just a few hours after his match-winning performance but fortunately emerged without any life-threatening injuries. Boniface’s safety from the shocking event has brought relief to fans…

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U-17 Women’s W/Cup: Nigeria beat Ecuador 4-0 to qualify for quarter final

By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Women U-17 team, the Flamingos, on Saturday night, in Santiago, beat Ecuador 4-0 in their second group game at ongoing FIFA Women U-17 World Cup holding in the Dominican Republic. Shakirat Moshood opened scoring for the Nigerian ladies, hitting the target from the spot in the 28th minute. The Flamingos took the slim lead into the…

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Why I picked Nigeria ahead of England – Joe Aribo

By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles and Southampton midfielder Joseph Temitope Aribo has explained why he chose to represent Nigeria instead of England, emphasizing the significance of his Nigerian background. The 28-year-old skillful midfielder was born in Camberwell to Nigerian parents but decided to play for Nigeria rather than the Three Lions of England. “My Nigerian heritage means a lot to…

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Nigeria clinches second gold in ITTF African Championship

By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s table tennis team claimed their second gold at the ongoing ITTF African Championship in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was an all-Nigerian affair in the final match on Saturday morning, with the duo of Adegoke Muizz and AbdulBasit battling favorites Olajide Omotayo and Matthew Kuti. Muizz and AbdulBasit triumphed in the keenly contested encounter. With Saturday’s victory,…

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WAFU B Championship: Flying Eagles begin campaign on shaky note

By Tosin Omojola Nigeria kicked off their campaign in the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo on a disappointing note after the Flying Eagles lost 0-1 to their Burkinabe counterparts. The tournament serves as the qualifiers for the AFCON U-20 Nations Cup, which will produce Africa’s flag bearers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Nigerian team succumbed to the…

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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Flamingos coach confident of victory over Ecuador

By Tosin Omojola Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s team, the Flamingos, Bankole Olowookere, is optimistic that the Nigerian girls will secure another victory when they face debutants Ecuador on Saturday in their second Group A match at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. “Our tournament strategy is to focus on each match as it…

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